Laudable (en. Praiseworthy)
/'la.u.ða.βle/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Worthy of praise for its value or merit.
His effort to help others is truly laudable.
Su esfuerzo por ayudar a los demás es verdaderamente laudable.
Worthy of being praised.
It is a laudable project that benefits the community.
Es un proyecto laudable que beneficia a la comunidad.
That has noteworthy positive qualities.
The initiative to promote reading is laudable.
La iniciativa de promover la lectura es laudable.
Etymology
From the Latin 'laudabilis', which means 'worthy of praise'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a laudable effort
an attempt that deserves recognition and appreciation.
un esfuerzo laudable
laudable action
an action that is worth praising.
acción laudable
laudable objectives
goals that are worthy of acclaim.
objetivos laudables
Related Words
praise
Expression of admiration or recognition towards someone or something.
alabanza
to deserve
To be worthy of something according to actions or behavior.
merecer
commendation
Words of praise or recognition.
elogio
Slang Meanings
Something that is considered very positive or admirable.
His dedication to the cause is the pure definition of laudable.
Su dedicación a la causa es la pura definición de laudable.
Heroic or exemplary attitude.
What he did was admirable, a laudable act.
Lo que hizo fue admirable, un acto laudable.